Asian Stocks Rise in U.S. Trading on U.S. Economy; Toyota, Sony Advance

(Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks gained in U.S. trading
after reports showed inflation eased in the U.S. while
manufacturing and consumer confidence beat economists' forecasts.
Toyota Motor Corp. and Sony Corp. led the advance.

The Bank of New York Co.'s Asia ADR Index, tracking the
region's American depositary receipts, rose 0.3 percent to
167.43, ending the week up 0.3 percent. The index jumped 5.8
percent this quarter.


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